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Today: The black stuff pairs perfectly with a rich ice cream base to make a boozy treat.

What’s that old joke about wanting egg in your beer? Well, it’s no joke here -- a rich, eggy ice cream base is the perfect partner for Guinness. You can substitute other beers that are rich and malty, or lighter pale ales, pilsners, or lagers, for the Guinness. Try a Belgian Dubbel or Tripel. Hoppy, bitter beers and IPAs are not the best choice here, even if you otherwise love them. Check my list of beers for ice cream floats for more ideas. If it’s good for a float, it should be great as an ice cream.

5 Things to Do with Your Guinness Ice Cream

Make a sundae with ripe strawberries (or a cherry on top), with or without chocolate sauce.

Try an affogato: Pour a shot of espresso over a scoop of Guinness ice cream.

Make a float with more Guinness (or a combo of Guinness and Champagne).

Two ways: Make Guinness ice cream and Guinness granita and serve together.

Make an ice cream soda: Stir a little chocolate syrup and soda water in the bottom of a tall glass, top with a scoop of Guinness ice cream and fill with soda.

My career was sparked by a single bite of a chocolate truffle, made by my Paris landlady in l972. I returned home to open this country’s first chocolate bakery and dessert shop, Cocolat, and I am often “blamed” for introducing chocolate truffles to America. Today I am the James Beard Foundation and IACP award-winning author of eight cookbooks, teach a chocolate dessert class on Craftsy.com, and work with some of the world’s best chocolate companies.